Modular LED Lighting Device for Universal Electrical Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrical installation devices often require lighting solutions tailored to specific structural conditions, limiting the universal use of lighting devices across different device types and complicating assembly and retrofitting processes.
Innovation Solution
A modular lighting device with a protected housing, featuring a printed circuit board with LEDs, helical compression springs for conductive connection, and a light sensor for automatic switching, allowing for flexible installation and use across various device types.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If lighting devices are tailored to specific structural conditions of electrical installation devices, then the lighting function can be optimized for each device type, but the complexity of device design and assembly increases, and universal use is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting device is segmented into a separate, self-contained module with its own housing, printed circuit board, and connection elements. This modular design allows the lighting function to be optimized independently while maintaining universal compatibility with different electrical installation devices, reducing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The lighting device is designed with standardized connection elements that enable universal use across different types of electrical installation devices. The modular housing and standardized interface allow the same lighting module to be applied to various device types without customization, simplifying design and assembly processes.
2Reliability
If lighting devices are tailored to specific structural conditions, then lighting performance can be optimized, but the ease of assembly and retrofitting deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the lighting device into a separate module with its own housing and standardized connection elements, the assembly process is simplified. The modular design allows for easy installation and retrofitting while maintaining optimized lighting performance through dedicated PCB and LED configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The lighting device is pre-assembled as a complete module with all necessary components (LEDs, circuit board, connection elements) already in place. This preliminary assembly enables straightforward installation by simply connecting the module to the electrical installation device, eliminating complex on-site assembly requirements.
3Adaptability or versatility
If specialized lighting devices are used for different device types, then specific functional requirements can be met, but the quantity of different lighting device types increases
Solution Approach 1:
A single universal lighting device design with standardized connection elements can be used across multiple electrical installation device types. The modular housing and standardized interface allow the same lighting module to fulfill functional requirements for different device types, reducing the number of different lighting device types needed.
4Reliability
If lighting devices require specific space accommodation in the base part, then the lighting function can be integrated, but the adaptability to different device structures is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting device is segmented into a separate module with its own housing that contains the printed circuit board and LED sources. This external modular configuration eliminates the need for specific space accommodation within the base part, allowing the lighting module to be attached to various device structures without structural modifications.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables universal use of lighting devices across different electrical installation devices, simplifying handling and assembly, facilitating easy retrofitting, and ensuring reliable and efficient illumination.
Implementation Method 1
which has a printed circuit board (6) with a plurality of light sources (5)
Implementation Method 2
The lighting means (5) of the lighting device (3) are each designed as LEDs
Implementation Method 3
The two contact springs (9) are each designed as helical compression springs, so that the contact pressure required for reliable contact is built up without further ado
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AI summary
The electrical installation equipment has a design cover and a socket at which a lighting device (3) is connected. The lighting device has a lamp (5) and the socket is provided with a supporting ring. The socket allows electrical connection to the installation system of the building. A receiving space present between the upper side of the supporting ring and the lower side of a design part is provided for the lighting device. An electrical circuit board (6) of the lighting device is received from a housing lower part (7).